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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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